Adventure Rider Radio – Motorcycle Podcast
Adventure Rider Radio | Adventure Motorcycling
Updated 2 days agoAdventure Rider Radio is the original adventure motorcycle podcast, established in 2014 and now the world’s longest-running show dedicated to adventure motorcycling. It features in-depth conversations, real-world stories, and expert insight from the people who ride, explore, and shape the adventure motorcycling world. Hosted by Jim Martin and released weekly, the show brings you experienced riders, trainers, industry professionals, and long-distance travelers sharing hard-earned lessons about riding skills, motorcycle travel, trip planning, bike setup, gear, and the realities of life on two wheels. From remote expeditions to rider development and decision-making on the road, Adventure Rider Radio goes beyond surface-level talk to explore the thinking, preparation, and experience behind adventure motorcycling.
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Sub-Frames with Grant Johnson & Riding Gear Review - Darien Jacket & AD1 Pants with Andy Goldfine
Sub-Frames with Grant Johnson Grant Johnson from Horizons Unlimited talks about motorcycle sub-frames. Why they break. How much weight you can put on your bike. How to calculate pay load. Staying within weight capacity. www.horizonsunlimited.com Gear Talk - Darien Jacket & AD1 Pants Review with Andy Goldfine A review of the Darien jacket and AD1 pants made by Aerostich. Jim Martin has been testing these products, off and on road, and gives a review of the riding gear. He also has a chat with Andy Goldfine, owner of Aerostich about how he got in to making motorcycle clothing. www.aerostich.com/arr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Got it All Figured Out - Kinga Tanajewska & Brian Clarke
We can find all kinds of reasons and excuses to keep putting off a short road trip, let alone a trip to other countries. As we all know, work can be the stopper in trip planning. We have to make money to support our riding addictions after all! And what if you’re just not comfortable enough to ride on your own, would a group tour be just the thing for you? Or if you know nothing about bike repairs? Even the biggest of problems has a solution, sometimes you have to jump through some hoops, make mistakes or just figure it out. While some obstacles can be intimidating or difficult, once you overcome them you may be surprised what you discover. In this episode we talk with Kinga Tanajewska and Brian Clarke about their adventure motorcycle trips and what they had to do to get there. Kinga Tanajewska - Combining Work & Adventure in Australia Kinga Tanajewska knew an interest of motorcycles at a young age, and rode street bikes since her teens when her parents bought her a motorcycle for graduation. She moved from Poland to Australia, and there developed a passion for adventure motorcycling led by her desire to see as much of Australia’s outback as she could. She had a dream to ride around Australia, but wanted to keep her job. She also had no repair skills in case she had a flat or other break down.By splitting her trip in to two parts, and incorporating a couple of job transfers, she was able to mesh work and riding and ride solo around Australia. She experienced beautiful scenery, wildlife, and remote camping. For Kinga, changing a tire turned out not to be a concern after all, and now she is grabs any opportunity to ride. We call that rider mania!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onherbike Website: onherbike.com Youtube Channel: youtube.com/onherbike Brian Clarke - People & Places Make the Adventure Brian Clarke wasn’t happy being a mechanic, he’d had some failed relationships and was in desperate need for a change in his life. He’d always loved motorcycles but the expense kept him from riding, until he bought an old 600 Bandit and then he was hooked. Not knowing much about long distance adventure travel, he decided to book a Pan America motorcycle tour. Although his bike did break down just before the near three month trip was over, and the tour had proved challenging in more ways than one, Brian now realized that he was able to travel on his own. He didn’t need to rely on anyone else to guide him. He returned to the UK, leaving his motorcycle in Calgary, Canada. After a year, he flew back, got his bike and his two wheeled travel life began. Brian eyes were opened to the beauty of the land and people in the places he visited. He met the love of his life, motorcyclist Michelle Lamphere, and instead of an undesirable job, he passionately pursues riding and submits articles to various moto publications. Life is good!Twitter: tenereboy Facebook: Brian Clarke Website: www.onepistononeworld.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mwFHojPU90 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Skid Plates and Crash Bars - What Your Bike Needs with Teach McNeil
Skid Plates and Crash Bars - What Your Bike Needs - Chris "Teach" McNeil No matter how much riding you've done or how experienced you are, there's always the possibility that your bike may go down. Be it from losing your footing while off-road riding or just from it toppling over for some random reason, you will want the best protection for your motorcycle. Motorcycle damage can be expensive, but there are after-market protection components available to minimize or prevent costly repairs, or perhaps even to keep from putting your bike out of commission. For the past ten years, Chris "Teach" McNeil, a champion freestyle motorcycle athlete, has been performing around the world doing some pretty extreme stunt riding. And Chris has learned a thing or two about protecting a bike through the school of hard knocks! In carrying out the stunts he does, he's had his fair share of spills and as we all know, experience speaks volumes. On this episode Chris shares his knowledge of how to best safeguard your bike for when it goes down. Twitter: teachmcneil Facebook: teachmcneil Rider Skills-Improving Rider Visibility - Bret Tkacs Improve and master your riding techniques with some great tips from Bret Tkacs from Puget Sound Safety Off Road. Bret is a skilled expert and this segment's instructor. BestRest Products Home of the CyclePump Tire Inflator, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZAir Tire Gauge, and other adventure motorcycle gear. When you’re on the road you’ll want a compact and reliable method of tire inflation. The CyclePump runs off your bike’s electrical system and it’ll fill a flat tire in less than 3 minutes. It’s made in the USA and it comes with a 5-year warranty. BestRest also makes tire changing and tire repair kits that are small enough to fit in your saddlebag. The crew at BestRest are adventure riders themselves, so they know what you’ll need when you’re exploring the world. www.CyclePump.com Giant Loop A rider owned company born from a desire to carry camping gear on enduro bikes into the demanding, rugged high desert country of eastern Oregon. Giant Loop is the exclusive North American importer for Rally Raid Products Honda CB500 kits, parts and accessories. Giant Loop offers adventure proof packing systems, modular customizable bags and gear for small enduro bikes to adventure touring machines. Choose the individual components to carry the gear you need on the bike you ride. “The best hard-core saddlebag and tank-bag solution we’ve found…” - Cycle World Magazine, Nov 2015. Proven by adventure riders on every continent but Antarctica. Get free shipping in the USA with promo code: ARR. www.giantloopmoto.com Green Chile Adventure Gear Offering American made heavy-duty, innovative motorcycle luggage systems for all types of motorcycles. Tested in extreme weather conditions and terrain to withstand any abuse you can throw at it on your adventure rides. To complement riders’ needs they are also the exclusive USA distributor of Outback Motortek, a Canadian company specializing in adventure and touring motorcycle protective accessories. Outback Motortek offers ultimate and essential protection for your adventure bike. These accessories could be your best investment to save you from replacing your damaged bike with the ever-expensive factory parts. Available at www.GreenChileAdv.com. More motorcycle podcasts at www.AdventureRiderRadio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
David L. Hough on Counter Steering Motorcycles & Max Stratton on Charging Systems
Counter Steering Explained at Last 79 year old David L. Hough has been riding motorcycles for more than 50 years. He and his wife, Diana, have travelled extensively by motorcycles in North & South America, central Europe, the UK, South Africa and New Zealand. While employed at The Boeing Company in Seattle for more than 36 years, he mostly commuted to work by motorcycle. Combining his travel and commuting experience, he became a highly skilled rider and continues to share his knowledge through various magazine publications and several books, including our favorite Proficient Motorcycling.David is a certified motorcycle safety instructor and has taught motorcycle training courses. He's been an influence in the development of courses by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the Sidecar/Trike Education Program.An award winning author, David L. Hough was inducted in to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2009 in recognition of his lifetime efforts towards motorcycle safety.On this episode, David talks with Jim Martin about counter steering, a much difficult concept to explain and grasp. A necessary skill when it comes to riding, David enlightens us on how it's done. David L. Hough's books: http://www.amazon.com/David-L.-Hough/e/B001JOWE2I Lifting the Cloud of Confusion on Your Motorcycle Charging System Max Stratton, owner of Max BMW dealerships, is a master mechanic. He shares his motorcycle repair expertise on how to check your charging system, including the stator, rectifier and battery. He has some great DYI troubleshooting tips for the road, and some help hints on limping home if it cant be fixed on the side of the road. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Motorcycle Trip from Australia to Iran with Liz Keily
In October 2014, Liz and her partner Con Feyen set out travel from Australia to London with a 12 month window planned for their trip. They had sold, stored or donated all their belongings, except for what they needed for the trip, and while it may seem scary to some people, they were excited about the freedom of being homeless and jobless and without “stuff”. Liz felt no trepidations about not being a very experienced motorcycle rider, and happily set out for London. Well, after 16 months of riding, they arrived in Iran. Seems their schedule had gone on the wayside and London was not to be attained on this trip. And while at times the trip may have been harder than what Liz thought it would be, she feels she is better off for having done it. She says that “it is never too late to start something new, learn something new and to put yourself in vulnerable situations”. And even now, Liz and Con are planning their next adventure as she hones her skills back in Australia. Blog: roostersoverland.comFacebook: roosters overland & Liz Keily More at Adventure Rider Radio Motorcycle Podcast. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Getting There is Half the Fun - Motorcycle Adventures - Will Wilkins & Kate Macdonell
After living in Australia for 12 years, Will & Kate were feeling homesick for the UK and decided it was time to go home. They could have just booked a flight and within the day been back home. But when opportunity knocks, why not open the door?Many people find it hard in their busy lives to take the time to go on an adventure. It seems to be a common thread where we all long for it, but don't seem able to pull it together. Will and Kate had already done some travelling, but not on their motorcycles, especially as Kate was a new rider and hadn't done any long rides as yet. This was their chance to turn a long move in to an amazing trip spanning across 20 countries and about 21,000 km.In two months, they planned their trip and then left Wollongong for Woolwich. They experienced many different cultures, and had varying receptions. They faced food and accommodation challenges. And although well planned, they still had stressful times, and dramatic moments. But, through and through, it was an escapade which they thoroughly enjoyed... and much more fun than a long plane ride. Twitter: Willwilkins165Facebook: Will WilkinsWebsite: Wollongongtowoolwich.co.ukBook: Wollongong To Woolwich See more motorcycle podcasts at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Steph Jeavons - Riding Motorcycles Out of Your Comfort Zone
Steph Jeavons - Riding out of your Comfort Zone From the Ace Cafe in London, to where we caught up with her in Kelowna, British Columbia, and beyond, Steph Jeavons is travelling the world solo on a Honda CRF 250L. She had a dream to do an extended trip around the world, and realized that aspiration on March 23, 2014. She's been on the road for 2 years and ridden over 50,000 miles in 40 countries and has plans to travel for another year, across Canada and Africa before returning home to the UK. Steph tells us what it was like when she actually left the Ace Cafe and shares her experiences and impressions, the expected and unexpected, on this incredible journey. An insightful story of how riding out of your comfort zone makes you grow. Twitter: onewomanonemotoFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/onestephbeyond/Website: http://www.onestephbeyond.comYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/stephjeavons ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Alex Jackson - Riding in South Africa & Linda Bootherstone Bick - Into Africa With a Smile
Alex Jackson - Riding in South Africa & Linda Bootherstone Bick - Into Africa With a Smile Alex Jackson - "South Africa - A World in One Country" Alex gives an account of what it's like to travel in South Africa, how easy it is to go on your own or take a guided tour. He talks about what the weather is like at different times of the year, the scenery, what to expect with viewing wildlife, and more. He took his first trip to South Africa in 1998 and is about to take his 50th trip there. Having developed a passion for moto travel in South Africa he runs Kaapstad Motorcycle Tours, guiding trips and sharing his enthusiasm for this country. With all the experience he has in South Africa, he has a wealth of information to share about this magical country for those of you thinking of going there.Twitter: KaapstadToursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.j.jackson.africa.explorerWebsite: www.kaapstadmat.comYoutube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMM49Tqy1XgSsIIOIHTkL9Q Linda Bootherstone Bick - Into Africa With a Smile Linda Bootherstone-Bick has been travelling around the world for over 50 years on a motorcycle. She's written three books about her adventures, with the newest one being "Into Africa With a Smile". The book is about her trip to Africa in 1974, a time when few people visited Africa, let alone on a motorcycle. She travelled around for 15 months, experiencing numerous breakdowns and even malaria. And despite all the setbacks, she still kept a smile on her face. Matt Ennen - Scottoiler - Automatic Motorcycle Chain Oilers Matt explains how to use and the advantages of automatic motorcycle chain oilers made by Scottoiler.www.scottoiler.com Alternate Automatic Chain Oiler Ideas: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/other-bikes-tech/home-made-chain-oiler-5-a-31269http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/cameleon-motorcycle-chain-oiler/http://www.thespeedtriple.com/forum/customization/6913-automatic-chain-oiler-diy.htmlhttp://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=129821http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=6714.0 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Best Tips for Extended Motorcycle Travel and Carl Reese - Endurance Rider Cannonball Run Record
Carl Reese - Endurance Rider & Record Setter You’ve probably heard of the Cannonball Baker or Cannonball Run. In 1933 Erwin George “Cannon Ball” Baker drove from New York City to Los Angeles in a Graham-Paige model 57 Blue Streak 8 in 53.5 hours. No one broke that record for 40 years.Car and Driver writer Brock Yates and editor Steve Smith organized the Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, which took place 5 times between 1971 and 1979. It was an illegal road race from coast to coast to celebrate the United States Interstate Highway System and to protest strict traffic laws which were coming in to effect at that time. The first run was not a competitive race, as there was only one team running in a 1971 Dodge Custom Sportsman van. But by the time they were running the last race it was known as a wild race. They ran everything from Ferraris to pick-up trucks. It was mostly a secret event, with few witnesses.As more and more people have tried to rush to break Cannonball Baker’s time, the route has become established and is commonly referred to as the Cannonball Baker or Cannonball Run.Carl Reese is a contractor from California, and in his spare time he’s an endurance rider that has set seven world records in less than a year. One being the solo motorcycle “Cannonball” from Los Angeles to New York. Carl Reese set out to break the motorcycle record previously set by George Egloff in 1983, who completed the cross country run in 42 hours. Carl broke the record completing the run in 38 hours and 49 minutes. He’s now working on a documentary that highlights the history of transcontinental driving records.www.carlreese.net Best Tips for Extended Motorcycle Travel from the Experts We’ve consulted with some skilled and knowledgeable riders, one being a Professor at Kent University who has studied rider fatigue on what advice they would have for the average rider who wants to do some extended riding on their motorcycle. They have some great advice to improve your riding experience. Sam Marcora Sam Marcora is a motorcyclist and the Director of Research at Kent University. In 2013 he studied fatigue in motorbike riders on a 3 month ride from London to Beijing and through Central Asia and Tibet.www.kent.ac.uk/sportsciences/staff/academic/s-marcora.html Christophe Barriere Varju Christophe Barriere Varju is an endurance rider, a Motocross Champion and he’s been in the Dakar Rally four times in Africa and South America, the toughest and most dangerous motorsport race in the world. He’s the subject in an award winning film, Dream Racer, about running the Dakar. www.dreamracer.tv Shirley Hardy-Rix Shirley Hardy-Rix is a world pillion motorcycle traveller and author from Australia. She has travelled the world two up on a BMW with husband Brian Rix, and they have just completed their third trip.www.aussiesoverland.com.au Nick Sanders Nick Sanders is an adventure motorcyclist and author. He’s best known for his extreme motorcycle trips. Nick has ridden around the world 7 times, has motorcycled the length of the Americas 8 times and holds a record for a “double transit from Alaska to Ushuaia and back in 46 days.www.nicksanders.com More at www.AdventureRiderRadio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Proof Positive - Motorcycle Riding Good for the Soul
Proof Positive - Motorcycle Riding Good for the Soul Anyone who rides a motorcycle can probably tell you that riding a motorcycle isn’t just a form of transportation, it’s an experience. When you return from a motorcycle ride, you are energized and happy. Many motorcyclists refer to riding as their therapy. Feel bad? Need to sort out a problem? Ride. It works. Motorcycle riding releases endorphins which improve moods. Simple as that. Studies show that riding motorcycles, both on and off-road, have both physical and mental health benefits. In 2010, Tohoku University in Japan jointly with Yamaha conducted research in to the relationship between brain stimulation and riding motorcycles. Researchers measured brain activity to confirm whether riding a motorcycle activates the PFC, the prefrontal cortex. The PFC has been linked to a persons planning behaviours, personality development, decision making and social behaviour. Then they examined the effect of using a motorcycle daily. They found that the bilateral PFC was activated when riding a motorcycle and that daily riding is beneficial for improving various cognitive functions and for reducing mental stress. A study on the “Quality of Life of Recreational Off-Road Riders” in 2010 as published in the Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, concluded that “habitual off-road riders appear to have relatively high physical and mental functioning, possibly as a result of their participation in recreational off-road riding. Both ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and ORM (Off Road Motorcycle) riders revealed high QOL (Quality of Life) based on their MSC (Mental Component Scale) scores.” and “Overall, off-road riders had higher levels of physical functioning than Canadian population norms”. Changing & Saving Lives With Motorcycle Therapy - Dave Frey from Veteran’s Charity Ride In this episode Jim talks with Dave Frey, the founder of Veteran’s Charity Ride to Sturgis. VCR takes wounded and amputee veterans on motorcycles, trikes and sidecars from Los Angeles to the Sturgis Bike Rally in South Dakota. They’ve had great success with their program helping vets deal with and work toward overcoming their post-war challenges. Website: http://veteranscharityride.org Graham Field - Living the Good Life on a Motorbike Graham Field, motorcycle adventure author, tells us how motorcycling has changed his life. Website: http://grahamfield.co.uk Sources: Tohoku University/Yamaha Researchhttp://www2.idac.tohoku.ac.jp/dep/sairc/research.htmlHealth & Fitness Journal of Canada: http://atfiles.org/files/pdf/OHV-Rider-Health-Fitness-Journal-Canada.pdf Rider Skills - Rider Wear - Bret Tkacs Improve and master your riding techniques with some great tips from Bret Tkacs from Puget Sound Safety Off Road. Bret is a skilled expert and this episode’s instructor.Website: www.pssor.com See more motorcycle podcasts at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Rally Raid’s Honda CB500X Mid Weight Adventure Motorcycle
Rally Raid’s Honda CB500X Adventure Bike On this episode we talk about the Rally Raid conversion kit that transforms what is basically a street bike, the Honda CB500X, into what may the ultimate mid-weight adventure bike. The end result seems to impress everyone that comes across it and a quick look at some of the videos on this page have to impress you. With the heart of the beast being an ultra reliable Honda twin cylinder 471cc fuel injected power plant you are melding the Honda reliability with some incredibly well designed suspension pieces manufactured by Rally Raid and Tractive Suspension. Hidden nuggets include a two piston fork that has both high speed and low speed dampening, which is unheard of elsewhere.“I can confirm that there is no other twin cylinder adventure bike on the market that even comes close to the all-round ability and confidence inspiring handling both on- and off-road that this bike now delivers with the Rally Raid Products upgrades,” says Morgan. “The best analogy I can think of is it rides like an open class rally bike, but with a lower seat and bullet-proof reliability. You will not be disappointed.”’ - Giant Loop press release Guests: John Mitchinson: Owner & machinist/engineer, Rally Raid Productshttp://www.rally-raidproducts.co.ukhttp://www.cb500xadventure.com Jenny Morgan: British rally racer rode Giant Loop’s bike on the TransAm 500 Proof of Concept tour in 2015, a 50 day trip, covering more than 12,000 miles from the west to east coast and back again on the Trans America TrailWebsite: www.jennydakar.comJenny ADV Rider Forum: http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/trans-am-500-the-seven-year-itch.1061450/Trans America Trail: http://www.transamtrail.com Harold Olaf Cecil: Owner & Co-Founder at Giant Loop Moto, the distributor in the US for the Rally Raid Kit for the Honda CB500X.www.giantloopmoto.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Motorcycle Wanderlust - Danell Lynn
Danell Lynn - Motorcycle Wanderlust Danell Lynn is a motorbike adventure rider that has travelled around the world doing humanitarian work. She, shares her creative side to help children with healing through art, donates her children’s books to schools, and quilts to those in need. Danell has recently been awarded the Guinness World Record for Longest Journey by Motorcycle in a Single Country. A solo trip through 50 states in one year. Certainly, a person who gives so freely of herself to others is deserving of being awarded such an accomplishment! Twitter: danelllynnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/danell.lynnWebsite: www.DanellLynn.comhttps://danelllynn.wordpress.comYoutube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/danelllynn New Movie Coming - A Story Worth Living Said to be an inspirational documentary where six novice riders try to find the answers to some of life’s deepest questions. A father, his three sons and two friends, travel through some of Colorado’s roughest and toughest terrain on this thought provoking journey. Jon Dale and Sam Eldredge, producers of “A Story Worth Living” talk about the making of the film, and about the quest the six men had to create a movie that was about adventure and which also conveyed good content and meaning. They rode their BMW F800 GS’s through some absolutely stunning backcountry, covering about a thousand miles of the some of the best dual-sport off-roading in Colorado. In select U.S. theatres May 19. Website: http://astoryfilm.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Find Your Way ‘Round and Don’t Fall Down
Steve Mason - Llamas, Bananas and BearsFrom Argentina to Alaska, a ride that Steve and his two Scottish friends shared as part of a reunion after more than 20 years apart. An epic adventure, he shares some great tips discovered by doing the trip and talks about his experiences.Website: www.thelongwayup.weebly.comBooks: Ride to the Midnight Sun & Llamas, Bananas and Bears available on Amazon. Rider Skills - Riding In Sand - Bret TkacsImprove and master your riding techniques with some great tips from Bret Tkacs from Puget Sound Safety Off Road. Bret is a skilled expert and this episode’s instructor.Website: www.pssor.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/pssor/ Overland Junction - Iain HarperAn innovative resource for charting motorcycle motorcycle adventures and planning new ones.Website: www.overlandjunction.com More at www.adventureriderradio.com Some music on this episode was thanks to http://audionautix.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Calling For Help From Above
Anyone who is in to adventuring in the wilderness will at some time find themselves in remote locations with no communication to the rest of the world. When in the back of beyond, you still have loved ones to consider at home and a responsibility to them and yourself to seek help if something goes wrong. Depending on where you are, you may not readily have outside help available. Fortunately, there is a solution to a dilemma or emergency, there is a way to call for help… from above. In many locations in the world, there are devices available that make it so that you can have crisis services available, or at the very least you can make contact with someone that can get you help. We speak with representatives from Spot and inReach. We also get the take on these products from a retail location at GPS Central and with someone who uses these products regularly on his motorcycle at VRideTV. Spot: www.findmespot.caCompany Representative: Jim Mandala inReach Canada: www.inreachcanada.comCompany Representative: Kim Layne VRIDETV: www.vridetv.comWith Jeff Pennock GPS Central: www.gpscentral.caCompany Representative: Darrel Dickinson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Just Keep on Riding with Geoff Thomas & What We Ride - Gear Review
After putting almost a million miles on a motorbike as a courier in London, Geoff Thomas decided to pack it in, and in April, 2008, embarked on a motorcycle to travel the world. He took along with him the ashes of his parents to be delivered to his brother in California, while en route. On his return to England in November, 2008, he found that his rented apartment in Essex had burnt down, with all his belongings in it. Left only with his motorcycle and what was packed on it, he just decided to just keep on riding. To save on shipping costs, Geoff keeps a Triumph Tiger 955i in Europe, a Kawasaki KLR 650 in North America and a Tiger Retro 100 in South East Asia, where he also volunteers. Having, what Geoff says is a chronic allergy to most forms of work, he gets by on just $8000 US a year, and says he’s never felt richer. Twitter: geoffgthomasFacebook: Geoff G ThomasWebsite: www.poorcirculation.blogspot.comYoutube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8YIiyKQ1qYZRXWKZfqkCwBook: ‘Ashes to Bonnville’ - Poor Circulation 1 What We Ride - Gear ReviewBestRest CyclePump & EZAir GaugeDavid Peterson at BestRest Products has been manufacturing the CyclePump for over 10 years and states “there is no better motorcycle tire inflator available anywhere, at any price”. He’s so sure of that, that he gives a lifetime warranty on the pump. We decided to put the CyclePump and EZAir Gauge to the test for ourselves. Website: www.cyclepump.com ARR RAW Live - HUBB Meet - Nakusp, BC - Friday, August 26, 2016Join us at the Horizons Unlimited Meet in Nakusp, BC on August 26 for a live recording of RAW. Meet some of the hosts live, or on air. As part of the audience, you get to participate by asking the hosts questions, or giving your input. For more information on the HUBB Meet go to Horizons Unlimited site at www.horizonsunlimited.com or RAW at www.adventureriderradio.com/arr-raw.Host: Jim MartinCo-Hosts: Grant Johnson, Graham Field, Sam Manicom, Shirley-Hardy Rix & Brian Rix More motorcycle information at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Motorcycle Fitness: Simple Solutions to Get Fit with Thom Rieck - Rider Skills with Bret Tkacs
Thom Rieck is an Exercise Specialist at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. He’s a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer and PEAK Pilates Instructor. He has been working as a personal trainer for over 10 years and he’s also an avid motorcyclist. Tom has been riding since the age of 2, believe it or not, when his father took him out on his ’74 Honda CB 250 in a car seat. He now rides a 1995 BMW K75S, all on his own. Thom is currently working on a book called “Strength and Fitness for the Motorcyclist”. As an expert in exercise and the effects on the body, who is more qualified to give advice on staying fit to get the most out of riding a motorcycle? Thom says that motorcycles are designed to withstand city commuting, long trips and rough terrain, yet it is our bodies that can limit our riding endurance. His goal is to share his knowledge and experience to become your own personal trainer. He gives great advice about mobility, flexibility, cardiovascular and resistance training for the adventure rider. It isn’t about going to the gym every day, or spending hours working out. He says just taking 20 to 30 minutes a day will mean a longer life and better health. And if you want to be riding as long as you possible can, you might just want to consider Thom’s tips. Website: trainwiththom.tumblr.com Rider Skills - Obstacles, Body Position & Weight Transfer - Bret Tkacs Improve and master your riding techniques with some great tips from Bret Tkacs from Puget Sound Safety Off Road. Bret is a skilled expert and this episode’s instructor. Website: www.pssor.com See more at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Publishing a Motorcycle Travel Book - Road Dog Publications | Adventure Travel Author - Zoe Cano
If you’ve ever thought about publishing a motorcycle travel book, Mike Fitterling, publisher at Road Dog Publications tells us what he looks for in a book. And Zoe Cano, British motorcycle adventure travel author, who’s had books published by Road Dog, tells us about the trips she’s done that have inspired her to write about them.More at https://adventureriderradio.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Issa & Nita Breibish’s Moto Journey: Getting From A to D
Issa & Nita Breibish’s Moto Journey: Getting From A to D as so often happens in life, we get caught up in what society expects us to do. Get a good education, get a good job, buy a house, have the right furniture, clothes, gadgets… and so on. We are expected to live our life in the “normal” way. In the western culture, if you don’t have the big house and fancy cars, and everything that goes along with it, including debt and stress, well… you just aren’t living. We think we need or want those things, that they will make us happy. But, as many studies have shown, life experience makes you happier than acquiring material things. Even those experiences which may be uncomfortable to us in the moment, make us feel more fulfilled. We may turn them in to funny stories or see them as a valuable learning experience. And stories, more than material things, are what connect us to other people. Because who doesn’t love a good story?Issa and Nita Breibish felt that something was missing in their life, and the more they thought about it the more they felt they needed to do something about it. They decided to sell everything and turn their material things in to experiences. After some planning, they left on a trip which would become an education in life for them. They haven’t rushed from place to place, they have taken the time to spend with the people and cultures they came across. Issa and Nita feel that time spent in one place has more value than tallying up the countries they have visited or how many miles they have travelled. And having had the time of their life, they are ready to hit the road again as soon as they can and to, as Nita says, not worry about getting from A to Z in an allotted time, but just meander from A to D.Highlights:- Trip preparation - gear or mind?- Material things = experience- Essential gear - how much is too much?- How to get more out of your tripTwitter: gomotogeoFacebook: www.facebook.com/welovemotogeo/Website: www.welovemotogeo.comYoutube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqryVUBbfVJl3kbAIHW9PIQSFU study: Contrary to expectations, life experiences better use of money than material items.http://news.sfsu.edu/contrary-expectations-life-experiences-better-use-money-material-items More motorcycle stories at Adventure Rider Radio website www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
A Motorcycle Contest Rider / RIDER SKILLS
Luis Castilla started riding a motorcycle as therapy to help him deal with the death of his parents. It was something he became passionate about and in 2014, Luis and a friend rode from Mexico City to the Arctic Circle and back on BMW motorcycles.Then in 2015, Luis Castilla entered the Discover More competition with Harley-Davidson. Imagine applying for a job where you get to ride a brand new motorcycle around Europe for three months, and you get paid for it! Not only that but you get to keep the motorcycle at the end of the trip.When Luis entered the contest, he had to submit written and video details to convince the Harley-Davidson team why he should be chosen. And well, with a 1 in 10,000 chance of winning, he must have impressed them.In this episode, Luis Castilla tells us how riding a motorcycle and his European summer job changed his life. Twitter: luiscastilla1Facebook: www.facebook.com/luiscastillaWebsite: www.discoveringrides.comYoutube Channel: www.youtube.com/castillaluis Rider Skills - Obstacles, Body Position & Weight Transfer - Bret Tkacs Improve and master your riding techniques with some great tips from Bret Tkacs from Puget Sound Safety Off Road. Bret is a skilled expert and this episode’s instructor. Website: www.pssor.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/pssor/ The best motorcycle adventure travel stories on www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jeffrey Polnaja - The Impossible Journey; Motorcycle Shipping by Land or Sea
Jeffrey Polnaja - First Indonesian Motorcyclist to Ride the WorldBefore Jeffrey started his around the world trip back in 2006, he heard the word “impossible” over and over again. Jeffrey comes from a country where solo world travel isn’t readily embraced by their culture, and travel is more often done in groups. The Indonesian Rupiah currency is very low in value compared to the US dollar. And people told him with the time needed, the distance he would cover, cultural differences and the natural challenges, that it was a far fetched idea and that it was an unattainable dream. A solo motorcycle trip around the world seemed absurd to many people in Indonesia, but Jeffrey had other plans. And the more people told him it was futile, the more determined he became.He slowly gained support through some friends and was sponsored by an adventure gear company for some camping and riding gear. But, after five years of planning and trying to get the financial support he needed to make his journey, he made the decision to sell his company. Then in 2006, with just a basic knowledge of English, and limited funds, he set off on his “Ride For Peace” journey on his GS Adventure.Jeffrey’s trip was inspired by his son enquiring about why there was so much unjust conflict in the world after 9/11. He wanted to experience the world and different cultures, and to discover for himself the good and the desire for peace that most people have. He found that you don’t need to have any special skills to take on such an adventure, that any ordinary person can do it. You just need an open mind. After 7 years of riding, Jeffrey is back in Indonesia to enlighten people as to what he has found on the road, but he isn’t finished his ride yet, and plans to head out again soon.** Jeffrey Polnaja is a Jupiter’s Traveller. Find out more about Jupiter’s Travellers at www.jupiterstravellers.orgWebsite: www.rideforpeace.netFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/rideforpeace/Book: Wind Rider (Indonesian)Shipping a Motorcycle - Grant JohnsonGrant Johnson, from Horizons Unlimited, shares his wealth of information about bike shipping. Which is better, air or sea shipping? There are some pitfalls that you need to know about before you grab that inexpensive shipping option that may turn out to be a lot more costly and aggravating than you bargained for.For more information on shipping your bike, go to Horizons Unlimited. Website: www.horizonsunlimited.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/overlandadventuretravel Listen to all motorcycle episodes at www.AdventureRiderRadio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Electric Motorcycles Neck Braces and ARR RAW Announcement
Most people ride motorcycles for pleasure, and many as a means or preferred means of transportation. We are quite used to our gas powered engines, with lots of torque, tanks that hold enough fuel to travel long distances and easy refuelling stations. Hey, it’s a tradition and who doesn’t love to hear the power in their engine?In the last few years though, motorcycle manufacturers have been introducing electric motorcycles. And while it is still a very new thing to us diehard bikers, electric motorcycles are starting to gain a toehold in this competitive industry. Till recently, it’s been the smaller manufacturers that have been leading this possible upcoming trend of quiet moto transport, but the major manufacturers are starting to come on board.When comparing performance of gas power to electric powered motorcycles, a few key points stand out. While traditional gas powered motorcycles are averaging 200 miles on a tank, electric powered motorcycles are only reaching just about half of that amount. But they require almost no maintenance and there are very few moving parts. You can refuel your gas powered motorcycle at almost every corner in any city and almost every town around the world, but it may be more difficult to find a place to recharge an electric bike. And when you do you may need to dedicate some time to this if using a regular 110 V outlet, as it may take up to 10 hours or more. But, dollar for dollar, with fuel costs being so high in some countries, the electric motorcycle could save you $100’s of dollars a year.Victory Motorcycles Product Manager at Polaris Industries, Josh Katt, talks electric motorcycles with Jim Martin. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Motorcycle Accidents - Important Tips on How to Handle A Collision - The Motorcycle Law Group
Motorcycle Accidents - Important Tips on How to Handle A Collision - The Motorcycle Law Group Matt Danielson rode a motorcycle from the Atlantic to the Pacific in 43 hours and 36 minutes, he’s also ridden all over the states and takes regular trips with his co-workers. Matt, who rides a Harley-Davidson Road Glide, is a lawyer with The Motorcycle Law Group in Richmond, Virginia. He’s also a lobbyist for motorcycle riders rights. In this episode he gives some great advice on how to handle the legal side of a motorcycle accident. Rider Skills ** New Regular Segment on ARR **Improve and master your riding techniques with some great tips on imoproving your riding skills both on and off road. See more at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ride More Often, Take An Off-Road Course...What's Your New Year's Resolution?
Ride More Often, Take An Off-Road Course...What's Your New Year's Resolution?People everywhere are bringing in the New Year, some with firecrackers, foods or drinks. Some exchange gifts or make resolutions to improve themselves.At Adventure Rider Radio, we have started a custom of looking back at the inspiring stories and expert tech & riding advice we have heard in the past year. In this episode, we revisit just a few of the many great shows and guests we have featured, such as Sam Manicom, Ted Simon, Alex Chacon, Graham Hoskins, Doris Wiedemann, Scotty Kerekes, Ed March & Rachel Lasham, just to name a few. As we wrap up 2015, we thank all of you, our listeners, our guests and our sponsors. Wherever in the world you are, whatever your customs and traditions... dare to dream and always take the high road.It's been a pleasure and we look forward to another fantastic year to come. More at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Alicia Sornosa Spain's Moto-Explorer
Spanish Motorcycle Explorer Alicia Sornosa is the first Spanish woman to ride around the world on a motorcycle. She lives to ride and travel, and says life is short and that the world is big, so she wants to explore and see as much of the world as she possibly can. In 2011 she left Spain, started out in Africa, then travelled on to India, Australia, United States, Canada and through Alaska, finishing off in Tierra del Fuego. This first part of her world trip gave her a thirst for travel and adventure. And Alicia continued to realize her dreams of travel when she travelled between Spain and Japan in 2014. She continues to thrive through motorcycle travel and plans to continue travelling as she sets out on another adventure very soon. Website: www.aliciasornosa.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/aliciasr Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin - Lawrence Hacking Lifelong adventure motorcyclist, Lawrence Hacking tells us about the new Honda Africa Twin, one of the most anticipated motorcycles of the year. Website: www.overlandadventurerally.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Michelle Hope - The Motorcycle Gypsy
Michelle Hope - The Motorcycle Gypsy Perhaps her name says it all, but when you hear Michelle Hope speak, it really instills in us the possibilities of throwing caution to the wind and choosing to live life to the fullest. That may be different for everyone, but for Michelle who had done the 9-5 job and raised her kids, it meant living like a gypsy, living on the road on a motorcycle.When Michelle met a motorcycle traveller, Scooter Tramp Scotty, who had been living off his bike for over a decade, she was inspired by his way of life, and she made the decision to buy a bike and learn to ride.Since 2006 she has been living off her bike, only stopping for two years to go to school, and since February 2015 she has been making a ‘viable drifter income’ doing spiritual healing massage work on the road.She travels with her companion, Two-Lane, who is a little hairy but very loving. And has moved on to her second bike, bought for her by a complete stranger, someone she has never met before and has never met again.The road is the only home Michelle knows now, and the only home she wants to know for as long as she can. Website: www.simplynomadic.wordpress.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/simplynomadic Motomission Peru Offers small group dirtbike adventure tours in Peru, with profits going to The Altivas Canas Children's Project on the edge of Cusco.Website: www.motomissionperu.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★